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Islam: Marriage & Family Flashcards

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In Islam, marriage is…

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A contract of family life, known as nikah

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Nikah is considered…

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A religious duty and follows the practice of the PM

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Nikah promotes…

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The sharing of love and companionship between two people

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Nikah acts as…

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A moral safeguard and prevents Muslims from having casual relationships or not seeing sex as special

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Nikah provides…

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A framework for the couple to have children and raise them up as Muslims

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Nikah symbolises…

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Religious and social unity as it brings family, friends and others together

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QUOTE: While many Muslim marriages are arranged, they should never be forced as this is against Islamic teaching

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“It is not lawful for you to inherit women against their will.” -Quran

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QUOTE: Muslims are expected to marry and then have a family, as Allah has provided this for all Muslims, so it is a very important part of Islam

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“When a man is married, he has completed one half of his religion.”

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QUOTE: The Quran teaches that spouses can be like clothing that offers comfort, modesty and protection

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“They are close as garments to you, as you are to them.” -Quran

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QUOTE: The Quran suggests both men and women should remain virgins until after marriage, as Allah created these people for each other

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“Women of purity are for men of purity, and men of purity are for women of purity.” -Quran

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QUOTE: Muslims should aim to marry, regardless of wealth or status. Allah will reward good couples with children and happiness

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“Marry the unmarried among you…If they should be poor, Allah will enrich them from His bounty.” -Quran

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QUOTE: Adultery or cheating is a sin and should never be committed

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“And do not approach adultery—it is indeed a shameful deed” -Quran

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Some Muslims believe that homosexuality is acceptable:

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  • Some Muslims accept the recent scientific developments about homosexuality, suggesting it is natural
  • It is now acceptable in many societies and legal in many countries
  • Islam is a religion of tolerance
  • Allah has created everyone with all their individual characteristics
  • Allah will be the ultimate judge of your actions; it is not for men on earth to condemn
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Most Muslims think homosexuality is not acceptable:

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  • PM condemned homosexuality
  • Allah made people to procreate
  • Muslim scholars outlawed homosexuality; as a result it is a crime in most Muslim countries
  • Allah created men and women to be together, not man and man or woman and woman
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QUOTE: The Quran has several passages that suggests homosexuality is wrong

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“Do you approach males among the worlds, And leave what your Lord has created for you as mates.”

-Quran

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Nuclear family (Mother and father living with biological children)

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  • Also known as a ‘traditional family’

- Muslims place the greatest value on this family since this is how PM lived

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Single-parent family (One parent living with children, due to separation or death)

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  • Most Muslims prefer that the parent would not remain single since they believe both parents are required for a proper upbringing
  • Some Muslims believe they don’t need and are happier without a partner
  • Members of the local Muslim community will offer emotional, financial and spiritual support to single-parent families
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Blended family (Divorced or separated parents with children, living with new partners and their children)

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-Most Muslims believe that this family is better then single-parent families as they bring two groups of people together

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Same-sex family (Homosexual couples living with their children through either adoption or surrogacy)

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-Muslims oppose this family type because they believe that Allah created men to be with women

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Extended family (Multiple generations living together or nearby with additional family)

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-Common for many Muslim families due to the importance given to caring for one’s parents and other relatives

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What is the importance of family life in Islam?

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  • Islam promotes love and kindness between all members of the family
  • Each one has certain roles, responsibilities and rights
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QUOTE: Parents must give the best possible care to their children to ensure that they are brought up as good and faithful Muslims.
In turn, mothers are to be given special respect

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“Honour your children and make provisions for their proper upbringing” -Hadith

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QUOTE: The PM actually suggested that by serving and loving one’s mother, a Muslim can get closer to attaining paradise in the afterlife

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“Paradise lies at the feet of your mothers.” -Prophet Muhammad

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Some Muslims may not agree to using contraception because:

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  • It is stopping a natural process and preventing new life
  • Allah created man and woman to be together to procreate and raise the next generation of Muslims
  • If it’s not meant to happen, Allah will stop it
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Some Muslims may agree to using contraception because:
- It stops a child from being brought up in bad circumstances or living conditions - Helps prevent overpopulation
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Ummah
Community of Muslims around the world
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How might a Muslim community support local families?
1. Worship 2. Classes for parents 3. Rites of passage 4. Groups for children 5. Counselling
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QUOTE: Muslims should be in communities so that they can help and guide each other
“Be a community that calls for what is good, urges what is right, and forbids what is wrong.” -Quran
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How does the Muslim community support families? | -WORSHIP
- A mosque brings the Muslim community together as it acts as many things; a social centre, a community centre and an educational centre - It has many events which welcome both old and new members of the mosque - The sermons often have a strong practical slant, trying to integrate and apply Islamic beliefs and historical teachings into daily life
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How does the Muslim community support families? | -CLASSES FOR PARENTS
- Parents can go to mosques without their children, where they can be given advice on how to raise them as Muslims - Not always held in mosques (e.g. can be in libraries, public spaces) - There is an association called the Muslim Parent Association - They get donations and you can become a member
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How does the Muslim community support families? | -RITES OF PASSAGE
- Involves ritual activities and teachings - Ceremonies that mark the emotional periods in their lifes (birth, periods, marriage, deaths) - At a young age they’re told about the pilgrimage to Hajj - When dying they read passages of the Quran - When dead they’re buried facing Mecca
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How does the Muslim community support families? | -GROUPS FOR CHILDREN
- Takes pressure off parents - Educates the children on Islamic beliefs - Teaches them how to read the Quran - Safe, nice reprieve for the children
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How does the Muslim community support families? | -COUNSELLING
-Muslim families can go to special counselling groups, maybe in a mosque, where they will understand their faith and connect more with them
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QUOTE: Divorce can be ok if you do not love each other, because you should be able to remarry the true mate Allah created for you
“Made its mate of like nature in order that you might dwell with her in love...” -Quran
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QUOTE: Islam seeks to bring people together, so marriage is extremely important. Anything that leads to separation is seen as breaking the special link that Allah has created
“Of all the things Allah has made lawful, He hates talaq (divorce) the most” -Quran
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Some Muslims believe that divorce is acceptable:
* Marriage is a legal contract which can be ended * The Quran explains the way a divorce can be given * A couple should not be kept in an unhappy marriage * Certain situations mean the marriage is not working (e.g. adultery)
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Some Muslims believe that divorce is not acceptable:
* It splits up the family unit * A married couple should be able to solve any problems * It weakens the Muslim community * PM said, “it is the most hated of all lawful things”
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Step 1 of an Islamic divorce: Breakdown of Marriage
* Divorce is allowed in Islam, although it is regarded as a last resort. * Muslims accept that sometimes marriages break down. * As a legal contract between two people it can be ended. * This is done if the marriage brings unhappiness to the couple and to their children and relatives.
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Step 2 of an Islamic divorce: Initiation
* The wife or husband can initiate the divorce, but a husband wishing to divorce must say “I divorce you” to his wife 3 times * Usually, there must be a gap between each announcement to ensure that no hasty decision is made
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Step 3 of an Islamic divorce: Reconciliation
* During a period of three months (called iddah) reconciliation should be attempted as a divorce affects the whole family * In the Quran, Allah says “The parties should either hold together on equitable terms, or separate with kindness” * If reconciliation doesn't work then divorce can take place as it is not always possible to reconcile
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Step 4 of an Islamic divorce: Completion
* If all efforts of reconciliation fail, a divorce takes place * For a women wanting a divorce, a shari'ah council will look into the case on her behalf, as she is often more vulnerable * If the marriage has been consummated the mahr (dowry) must be paid in full by the husband * If not, the husband is required to give half the mahr
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Step 5 of an Islam divorce: Remarriage
* The Quran guides Muslims on remarriage since companionship is considered natural and important in Islam * A man and a woman can remarry twice, but after a third divorce remarriage to each other cannot take place unless the woman has been married to another man in the meantime
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QUOTE: There is no gender prejudice in Islam because women and men are equally rewarded for their actions
“To whoever, male or female, does good deeds as has faith, We shall give a good life” -Quran
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QUOTE: There may be gender prejudice in Islam as although women are respected, they are not allowed to lead prayer and so are restricted even in their own religion
“Women are highly respected in Islam. But in Islamic law, women cannot lead prayer.”

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